Cajun Kicked up Fish Sandwich Recipe

Name: Cajun Kicked up Fish Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces tilapia fillets, filet; olive oil, for pan-frying; ⅛ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon pepper; 1 fresh buns or 1 fresh crusty bread; 6 ounces lettuce (or Alfalfa Sprouts); 12 tomatoes, sliced thin; cajun mayonnaise; ½ cup mayonnaise; ½ teaspoon cajun seasoning; squirt lemon; 1 -2 dash hot sauce

Servings: persons

6 ounces tilapia fillets, filet
olive oil, for pan-frying
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
1 fresh buns or 1 fresh crusty bread
6 ounces lettuce (or Alfalfa Sprouts)
12 tomatoes, sliced thin
cajun mayonnaise
½ cup mayonnaise
½ teaspoon cajun seasoning
squirt lemon
1 -2 dash hot sauce

1
Over medium to high heat, place a drizzle of olive oil in your pan.
2
Once hot, place fish in pan.
3
Be sure that fish is dry when you put it in the pan or else you might get hot oil flying back at you.
4
Season fish with salt and pepper.
5
Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side.
6
Once you flip the fish, be sure to season the other side with salt and pepper.
7
After cooking, take the filet out of the pan and let rest while you assemble you sandwich.
8
Grab your bread or bun.
9
Place a good amount of Cajun Mayo on both sides.
10
Stack your lettuce/alfalfa and tomato on bread and then add fish.
11
If you want to add a little more heat, put a few dashes of hot sauce on the sandwich.

264

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Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces tilapia fillets, filet, olive oil, for pan-frying, ⅛ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon pepper, and more.

Yes, Cajun Kicked up Fish Sandwich falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cajun Kicked up Fish Sandwich

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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